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FSU Shooting Leaves One Dead, Six Injured; Suspect in Custody

A 20-year-old student was apprehended after a mass shooting at Florida State University's Student Union, with multiple firearms recovered and an ongoing investigation underway.

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Florida State University students wait for news amid an active shooter incident at the school’s campus in Tallahassee, Fla., Thursday, April 17, 2025 (AP Photo/Kate Payne)
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People evacuate Florida State University (FSU) campus after a mass shooting in Tallahassee, Florida, U.S., April 17, 2025.

Overview

  • The shooting occurred around midday at the Student Union on Florida State University's Tallahassee campus, prompting a campus-wide lockdown and shelter-in-place orders.
  • One person was killed, and six others were hospitalized; one victim remains in critical condition while five are in serious condition, according to hospital officials.
  • The suspect, a 20-year-old FSU student and son of a local deputy, was taken into custody, with police recovering three firearms, including one allegedly taken from the suspect's mother.
  • Florida State University canceled all classes and events, established a reunification center for students, and continues to work with local, state, and federal agencies on the investigation.
  • Law enforcement, including the FBI and Florida Department of Law Enforcement, has declared the threat neutralized, but parts of the campus remain an active crime scene.